ORDER No.

03-SM-014

Service Manual
Colour Television

TX-29PX20D
TX-29PX20F
TX-29PX20P
EURO- 9S Chassis

SPECIFICATIONS
Power Source: 220-240V a.c., 50Hz AV2 IN Video (21 pin) 1V p-p 75:
Audio (21 pin) 500mV rms 10k:
Power Consumption: 107W S-Video IN Y: 1V p-p 75:
(21-pin) C:0,3V p-p 75:
Stand-by Power
Consumption: 0,6W AV2 OUT Video (21 pin) 1V p-p 75:
Audio (21 pin) 500mV rms 1k:
Aerial Impedance: 75: unbalanced, Coaxial Type
AV3 IN S-Video IN Y: 1V p-p 75:
Receiving System: PAL-I, B/G, D/K, PAL-525/60 (4-pin) C:0,3V p-p 75:
SECAM B/G, D/K, L/L’ Audio (RCAx2) 500mV rms 10k:
M.NTSC (AV only) Video (RCAx1) 1V p-p 75:
NTSC (AV only)
AV4 IN Video (21 pin) 1V p-p 75:
Receiving Channels: Audio (21 pin) 500mV rms 10k:
VHF E2-E12 VHF H1-H2 (ITALY) RGB (21 pin) 0,7V p-p 75:
VHF A-H (ITALY) VHF R1-R2 S-Video IN Y: 1V p-p 75:
VHF R3-R5 VHF R6-R12 (21-pin) C:0,3V p-p 75:
UHF E21-E69 CATV (S01-S05)
CATV S1-S10 (M1-M10) CATV S11-S20 (U1-U10) AV4 OUT Video (21 pin) 1V p-p 75:
CATV S21-S41 (HYPERBAND) Audio (21 pin) 500mV rms 1k:

Intermediate Frequency: AV4C IN Video (RCAx3) Y:1V p-p 75:

Video/Audio Pb, Pr: 0,7V p-p 75:
Video 38,9MHz, 33,9MHz
Sound 33,4MHz (B/G), 33,16MHz (A2) High Voltage: 30,5kV ± 1kV
33,05MHz (NICAM B/G,D/K,L)
32,4MHz (D/K),32,66MHz (CZ STEREO) Picture Tube: A68ELO50X71 68cm
40,4MHz (L’), 39,75MHz (L’NICAM)
Colour 34,47MHz (PAL) Audio Output: 2x10W RMS, 2x20W MPO,
34,5MHz, 34,65MHz (SECAM) 8: impedance
38,3MHz, 38,15MHz (SECAM L’)
Headphones: 8: Impedance
Terminals:
AUDIO MONITOR OUT Audio (RCAx2) 500mV rms 1k: Accessories
supplied : Remote Control
AV1 IN Video (21 pin) 1V p-p 75: 2 x R6 (UM3) Batteries
Audio (21 pin) 500mV rms 10k:
RGB (21 pin) 0,7V p-p 75: Dimensions:
Height: 586mm
AV1 OUT Video (21 pin) 1V p-p 75: Width: 781mm
Audio (21 pin) 500mV rms 1k: Depth: 531mm

Net weight: 49,5kg

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Weights and dimensions shown are approximate.
 CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
SERVICE HINTS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE AND SELF-CHECK .................................................................................................................. 4
WAVEFORM PATTERN TABLE............................................................................................................................................... 5
ALIGNMENT SETTINGS .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
BLOCK DIAGRAMS.................................................................................................................................................................. 7
PARTS LOCATION................................................................................................................................................................. 12
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST................................................................................................................................................ 13
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS....................................................................................................................................................... 26
CONDUCTOR VIEWS ............................................................................................................................................................ 30

SAFETY PRECAUTION
GENERAL GUIDE LINES
1. It is advisable to insert an isolation transformer in the 4. Check each exposed metallic part and check the
a.c. supply before servicing a hot chassis. voltage at each point.
2. When servicing, observe the original lead dress in the 5. Reverse the a.c. plug at the outlet and repeat each of
high voltage circuits. If a short circuit is found, replace the previous measurements.
all parts that have been overheated or damaged by 6. The potential at any point should not exceed
the short circuit. 1,4 Vrms. In case a measurement is outside the limits
3. After servicing, see that all the protective devices specified, there is a possibility of a shock hazard, and
such as insulation barriers, insulation papers, shields the receiver should be repaired and rechecked before
and isolation R-C combinations are correctly it is returned to the customer.
installed.
4. When the receiver is not being used for a long period
of time, unplug the power cord from the a.c. outlet. HOT CHECK CIRCUIT
5. Potentials as high as 31,5kV are present when this
receiver is in operation. Operation of the receiver a.c. VOLTMETER
without the rear cover involves the danger of a shock
hazard from the receiver power supply. Servicing
should not be attempted by anyone who is not
familiar with the precautions necessary when working
on high voltage equipment. Always discharge the
anode of the tube.
6. After servicing make the following leakage current WATER PIPE
2k: 10 Watts
checks to prevent the customer from being exposed (EARTH)
to shock hazard.
LEAKAGE CURRENT COLD CHECK TO INSTRUMENT'S EXPOSED
METALLIC PARTS
1. Unplug the a.c. cord and connect a jumper between Fig. 1.
the two prongs of the plug.
2. Turn on the receiver’s power switch.
3. Measure the resistance value with an ohmmeter, X-RADIATION WARNING
between the jumpered a.c. plug and each exposed 1. The potential sources of X-Radiation in TV sets are
metallic cabinet part on the receiver, such as screw the high voltage section and the picture tube.
heads, aerials, connectors, control shafts etc. When 2. When using a picture tube test jig for service, ensure
the exposed metallic part has a return path to the that the jig is capable of handling 31,5kV without
chassis, the reading should be between 4M ohm and causing X-Radiation.
20M ohm. When the exposed metal does not have a
return path to the chassis, the reading must be NOTE: It is important to use an accurate periodically
infinite. calibrated high voltage meter.
LEAKAGE CURRENT HOT CHECK 1. Set the brightness to minimum.
1. Plug the a.c. cord directly into the a.c. outlet. Do not 2. Measure the high voltage. The meter should indicate:
use an isolation transformer for this check. 30,5kV ± 1kV.
2. Connect a 2k: 10W resistor in series with an If the meter indication is out of tolerance, immediate
exposed metallic part on the receiver and an earth, service and correction is required to prevent the
such as a water pipe. possibility of premature component failure.
3. Use an a.c. voltmeter with high impedance to 3. To prevent any X-Radiation possibility, it is essential
measure the potential across the resistor. to use the specified tube.